2019 BOB to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.5123 IQD

YEARLY LOW

170.8850 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

172.3713 IQD

2019 BOB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 173.5123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 170.8850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6274 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.4551 to the December average rate of 172.3685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 173.5123 was down 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 173.9001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 867,562 IQD

2018 Average 861,103 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 854,425 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,136.86 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

172.4999

172.2455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 172.3872, compared to 172.3554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.3872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.3554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 2.0237 IQD (High: 172.9086 / Low: 170.8850). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5569 IQD (High: 172.6776 / Low: 172.1206).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0237

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 172.4551) against the same month in 2018 (average: 171.9346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5205 (+0.30%).

2019 Avg (January) 172.4551

2018 Avg (January) 171.9346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.5123	171.8659	172.4551
February	172.6776	172.1206	172.4076
March	172.8781	171.8019	172.4098
April	172.7018	171.0985	172.2978
May	173.2085	171.9928	172.4427
June	172.7487	171.8227	172.3103
July	172.6819	171.8297	172.3379
August	173.4328	172.0230	172.4787
September	172.9086	170.8850	172.3350
October	172.6414	171.9339	172.2667
November	172.6422	172.0669	172.3458
December	172.7223	171.9565	172.3685